Alpacas may not have as recognizable a vocalization as a pig’s “oink” or a cow’s “moo,” but they’re capable of making a wide variety of noises to communicate all kinds of different things. Alpacas are ...

HAMPTON -- Behind the home of Denise Spina and Mitch Sparrow in Hampton, a humming noise fills the air. Often quiet animals, alpacas make a humming sound to communicate with one another or to express ...

Behold, the fuzzy-faced alpaca! They spit. They wark. They orgle. What’s not to like? That’s why this weekend I’m heading to the Civic Center and the Alpaca Owners Association National Alpaca Show.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Ryan Williams and his alpaca, Bear, stood side by side at the opening of the arena at the National Western Stock Show, waiting for their opportunity to ...

It was a sunny morning crowned by wispy clouds, a gentle breeze drifting across the fields and birds chirping in the trees — and the Little Brothers and Sisters at the Abbey were in a good mood. You ...

Maggie Jennett was an apprentice with Successful Farming during the 2016-2017 school year while attending Iowa State University and did some work for Successful Farming after her apprenticeship. These ...

Ryan Williams and his alpaca, Bear, stood side by side at the opening of the arena at the National Western Stock Show, waiting for their opportunity to impress.Bear, a 2-year-old old alpaca with ...